Over three months, NIANCE’s Epigen12 became part of something I did not set out to do. It started almost by accident, slipping into a winter routine that already felt slightly off balance. What began as curiosity to help with stubborn cystic acne turned into a quiet personal experiment, less about transformation and more about whether a single capsule rooted in epigenetic science could make winter feel more manageable.

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Fashion The Street Style Looks We Editor-Approve Fashion Week is often defined by what unfolds on the runway, but the pavements outside the shows tell an equally compelling story. Between venues, cafés, and hurried taxi stops, editors, stylists, models, and guests transform the streets into a living mood board—an unfiltered display of personal style that feels far more spontaneous than the carefully orchestrated collections inside. This season, we decided to focus our efforts

The conversation takes place after a binge-watch of School Spirits, a series that becomes instantly absorbing from its opening episode. That same pull carries into this exchange with Rainbow Wedell. She speaks openly about the parts of herself she protects, the stories she feels drawn to right now, and the life she is slowly building beyond the work. The answers feel unguarded, shaped by curiosity rather than certainty, and rooted in a genuine interest in people and experienc

Fashion Paul Smith’s Foundation, The British Council and Projekt have announced Creative DNA x Studio Smithfield , a new peer-to-peer exchange programme bringing together fashion designers from the UK and Sub-Saharan Africa. Rooted in collaboration rather than hierarchy, the initiative is designed to foster long-term creative and professional relationships through shared learning, cultural exchange and sustained industry access. The programme will see six designers: Solome As

Fresh from a playful, character-driven shoot, Fetscher sits down to talk about momentum, theatre as ritual, comedy as resistance, and the kind of work that stays with people long after it ends. Despite the growing visibility of his career across stage and screen, he does not experience it as forward motion.

Fashion The Hôtel Colbert de Torcy in Paris felt like stepping into a private residence rather than a fashion presentation. Michael Rider’s first full menswear collection for CELINE arrived with a quiet authority, framing the house’s classic codes through the lens of the present. The 1640 mansion, with its high ceilings, carved wood, and muted grandeur, became an extension of the collection itself: intimate, considered, and precise. It was a space that allowed the clothes to

Fashion Willy Chavarria’s  ETERNO  arrived as a fully realised world, a cinematic exploration of style, emotion, and connection. Guests entered a streetscape of New York City, scented by Byredo, where models moved among projections and installations titled 'The Avenue of Truth'.  Conversations, laughter, and even intimate moments on screen unfolded alongside the clothes, placing human connection at the centre of the collection. Here, fashion was not performance, but a reflect

Fashion Wales Bonner’s Autumn-Winter 2026 collection, Morning Raga , unfolds as a meditation rather than a moment. Conceived not as a spectacle but as a considered body of work, the collection reflects an ongoing exploration of harmony, rhythm, and cultural dialogue. It's an offering that is quietly expansive, rooted in modernist ideals while remaining deeply human. Drawing from the elemental simplicity of modernist architecture, the collection takes cues from early design ph

Fashion There was no sense of arrival at the AMIRI Autumn–Winter 2026 show. No dramatic threshold, no overt performance. Instead, guests seemed to enter a home. A lived-in one. The kind of space where music lingers in the walls and style is absorbed rather than announced. Furniture felt careworn, objects chosen rather than styled, the atmosphere closer to a Laurel Canyon den than a conventional runway set. AMIRI didn’t stage a fantasy; it opened a door. This was the heart of

Film Olly Sholotan has lived in many places, but more than that, he has learned how to live between them. In this conversation, he reflects on the cities that shaped him, the cultures that formed him, and how those experiences now show up in his work. What comes through is not just the story of an actor and musician, but of someone learning, in real time, that complexity does not have to be simplified to be powerful.  You’re Nigerian, and you’ve lived in Atlanta, Lagos, Houst

Lifestyle HIVE PreLoved have finally given us access to Japan's luxuy preloved marker Luxury’s future is no longer dictated solely by the new. It's shaped by access, intelligence and trust. Nowhere demonstrates this shift more convincingly than Japan’s pre-loved luxury market, long regarded by fashion insiders as the safest and most meticulous in the world. What was once accessible only to those willing to travel is now available in a far more considered way, thanks to HIVE P

Before Jamiroquai took the stage, the night began with a standout set from Erick the Architect, who delivered one of the most surprising and high-energy opening performances the O2 has seen in recent memory. Known for his work as a producer, rapper and creative visionary, Erick approached the warm-up slot with intention and verve, moving through genres with a curator’s instinct. His set was a sonic collage that slipped from disco grooves into Notorious B.I.G. classics, layere

There are boxing nights, and then there are nights like this. Monte Carlo does not shout. It does not need to. On a cool December evening, the Salle des Étoiles at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel became the setting for Matchroom’s Monte Carlo Showdown, an event that felt less like a conventional fight night and more like a carefully staged collision of sport, society, and spectacle. Invited by Matchroom Boxing for a tightly curated 48-hour visit, Vingt Sept Magazine witnessed not o

Some artists write songs, and then there are artists who build worlds. Bana belongs firmly to the latter. Moving between Kurdish identity and Western pop with instinctive fluidity, she has become one of the most compelling new voices shaping contemporary music’s global future. Her sound is textured, emotional, and multilingual; her presence is confident yet deeply introspective. Whether she is crafting a viral Kurdish hit or exploring sensual vulnerability in English, Bana cr

Some places are visited; others are experienced. Masseria Montenapoleone, tucked into the rolling hills of Puglia’s Itria Valley, is firmly in the latter category. Perched atop an ancient cave settlement and surrounded by centuries-old olive groves known as Ulivi Secolari, the Masseria is a property that feels as though it has grown organically from the land itself.

There are restaurants you visit, and then there are institutions you enter. The Original Ivy, tucked discreetly on West Street in the West End, has long been the latter. Founded in 1917 and reopened in grand form in 1990, it remains one of London’s most storied dining rooms: evocative, discreet, and deeply woven into the city’s cultural memory.

Photography & Art direction: Anna G. Pierrini  Fashion Cynthia Norendi Hair by Nene Barry MUA Emmanuelle Damas Models Meghann Carat & Sema-Tawi Smart

Photographer Jacquetta Photography Assistant Isabel Jennings Stylist Sharon Agricole Stylist Assistant Kelly Chard MUA Karan Kaur Movement Director Lee Jay Hoy Models Maria A & Rihanna T at Another Mother London

Each festive season, our editors dive into the world of luxury gifting to bring you presents that are thoughtful, indulgent, and a little extraordinary. For 2025, we’ve curated a collection of gifts under £300 that balance elegance, practicality, and festive flair. From artisanal spirits and beauty essentials to cosy home luxuries and statement accessories, each item has been chosen for its quality, craftsmanship, and the joy it brings to your loved one.